Hotels near Old fortress of Shali, Siwa

Alexander Lodge isn't a hotel in the traditional sense. It's unique and beautiful, welcoming and comfortable, but more like a guest house. Actually, it's someone's home, with additional guestrooms that are available to guests when the owner isn't present. There isn't a reception desk, but there are very kind, helpful hosts (Abdallah & Abdelfattah; co-owners, I believe) at hand to meet the needs of their guests. We were the only guests present when we arrived; a family arrived a day or 2 later, but we only encountered them when we were relaxing in the beautiful garden. The only meals we had at the Lodge were breakfasts, and we had the dining room to ourselves. I don't know if other meals can be arranged. With a single dining table (another small table in the corner), I also don't know how multiple guests' meals would be accomodated. Really, it's a lovely place, with a beautiful separate space for watching movies, reading, or playing board games, and there's also a sauna. It's somewhat removed from the center of Siwa, about a 15-20 minute walk to the central "midan" (square), where most restaurants are located. We also easily walked to Amun's Temple and Cleopatra's Bath from the Lodge using GoogleMaps on our phones to guide us. "Tuktuks" (sort of hybrid motorcycle/wagon taxis) can also be called to get around the place, providing really bumpy rides on the mostly rutted roads of Siwa. That's how we got to the Gebel el Mawt and to Fatna's Island to watch the sunset. Abdallah and Abdelfattah will assist with arranging for any necessary transportation to get around and see the area. They are both excellent hosts. They arranged for a 4x4 car to take us out into the desert. We had a wonderful time there, and I'd happily return and stay at Alexander's Lodge (particularly now that I know what to expect).

The garden

The best hotel in Siwa! The best staff! Special thanks to Mustafa and Ahmed! Service at the highest level. Beautiful new hotel with spacious rooms and excellent air conditioning.

hot spring and breakfast

Everything was good! The staff was very friendly, the hotel was decorated prettily, with hammocks, etc., and I highly recommend it! Breakfast is very good, and there is plenty of it to fill you up! Also, at night there is a campfire and music on the speakers, which makes for a fun time! Thank you!

the staff is really friendly makes you feel at home, Ali is cooking delicious food, you just tell him what you crave, and he will make it for you, also was helping in scheduling and arranging excursions for us, and was checking on us, also the owner of the place Mr. Aloush was making our stay as if we were at home among family .. if you are not staying there then try their restaurant for delicious food :)